Toronto Police have made two arrests in connection with a distraction robbery investigation in 23 Division earlier this year and are warning the public to follow safety tips. On February 21, officers responded to a robbery in the Finch Avenue West and Woodbine Downs Boulevard area. It is alleged that...

A week after Toronto Police held a news conference, urging the public to be vigilant because of the rise of distraction thefts, three women were arrested. On September 7, members of 31 Division Major Crime Unit executed a search warrant in Scarborough, alleging the accused as responsible for several distraction...

Distraction thefts are on the rise, and police are urging the public to stay vigilant. “Disappointing, despicable, they are targeting the most vulnerable,” said Chief Superintendent Mandeep Mann, of the crimes that often target seniors. “While distraction thefts are concerning on their own, what is even more troubling is the...